Dining with Diabetes is an evidence-based, national Extension program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families that teaches healthy meal planning and other self-management skills to help control this disease.
This virtual series will run Wednesdays in October and November. Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions to benefit from this program. 
Sessions will be held on Wednesdays: October 8, 15, 29, and November 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
There will also be a 3-month follow up session on Wednesday, February 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Dining with Diabetes is an evidence-based, national Extension program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families that teaches healthy meal planning and other self-management skills to help control this disease.
Diet is an essential component of diabetes management along with physical activity, medication, and monitoring. Participants learn how to prepare healthy, well-balanced meals, incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle, and monitor their ‘numbers’.
The Dining with Diabetes curriculum has been reviewed and certified by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) as meeting the 7 Self-Care Behaviors, which are essential for successful and effective diabetes self-management: Healthy Eating, Being Active, Monitoring, Taking Medication, Problem Solving, Healthy coping, and Reducing Risks.
Dining with Diabetes complements and does not replace other diabetes education and management programs. It includes a series of four weekly, 2-hour sessions and a three-month follow up class.
Each class offers a food demonstration and tasting, discussions regarding important information, recipes, and other resources to help manage diabetes.
Participants will learn:
Menu planning
Carbohydrate counting
Portion control
Label reading
Healthy fats
Importance of fiber in managing diabetes.
*Note: Individual meal plans are not provided.
Who should attend the Dining with Diabetes program? The program is available to anyone, 18 years or older who is:
–at-risk for or currently has type 2 diabetes
–has pre-diabetes
–a family member or caregiver who provides support for someone with type 2 diabetes
–interested in learning more about managing and preventing type 2 diabetes.
Register online at https://forms.gle/8qQWrr4UCMM9sCp76
Residents can also contact Beverly Jackey MS, RDN, LDN, Cecil County Extension Office by phone at 410-996-8133 or by email at [email protected].
